Unveiling Ancient Egypt: Exploring the Social Hierarchy

Unveiling Ancient Egypt: Exploring the Social Hierarchy
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Unveiling Ancient Egypt: Exploring the Social Hierarchy

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Learning Objective
Understand the social hierarchy in ancient Egypt and the roles of different classes of people.

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What do you already know about the social hierarchy in ancient Egypt?

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Introduction to Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt was a civilization with a well-defined social hierarchy, where different classes of people had specific roles and responsibilities.

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Pharaohs: Divine Rulers
Pharaohs were the highest authority, considered as divine rulers, responsible for maintaining order and leading religious ceremonies.

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Priests: Religious Guardians
Priests held significant religious authority, overseeing rituals, temple activities, and acting as intermediaries between the people and the gods.

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Nobles: Elite Class
Nobles were wealthy landowners and high-ranking officials, responsible for managing estates and serving the pharaoh.

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Scribes: Record Keepers
Scribes were educated individuals who recorded information, maintained documents, and played a crucial role in administrative tasks.

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Artisans: Skilled Craftsmen
Artisans were skilled workers involved in crafting various goods, including jewelry, pottery, and textiles, contributing to the economy and culture.

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Peasants: Agricultural Laborers
Peasants formed the majority of the population, working in agriculture to produce food and sustain the economy.

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Conclusion and Reflection
Reflect on the diverse roles and responsibilities of different classes in ancient Egypt's social hierarchy.

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Slide 13 - Open question

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Slide 14 - Open question

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.